brandon32689
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What all do they do for the ski and what will a supermarket set do for you. Will you lose topp speed? And are they hard to change? Also intake grate? Does aftermarket make difference.
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soccerdan90
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I wouldnt think that you would lose speed. They are just there to help you not roll the ski so easily.
brandon32689
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I've read somewhere. Someone lost 5mph topp end. I think they do little more than keep you stable. Help with turns? And handling?
Dr Honda
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Sponsons won't scrub any top speed. They don't touch the water unless you are turning. BUT.... when you turn, they dig in, and help you cut harder.
NOW... and intake grate can scrub top speed. And yes... a very aggressive, "Top-Loader" type grate, in smooth water, can kill your top speed by 5mph. The falls under the heading of "Give and take" If you are racing... or riding in very choppy water... a top loader will keep they pump loaded, and in turn, keep your top speeds higher than with a standard intake.
Think of it this way... if you put an off-road tire on your truck... you would expect it to hook up well at the drag strip.... would you??
As a general rule... on a sit-down ski, being run in a lake... I don't mess with it too much. If you are running in choppy conditions most of the time... a mild top-loader with a skat-trak "Swirl" impeller will help keep you moving.
Sponsons are up to you. Unless you are racing... they will take some of the "Fun" away from the ski. (won't let you slide and spin as easy)
NOW... and intake grate can scrub top speed. And yes... a very aggressive, "Top-Loader" type grate, in smooth water, can kill your top speed by 5mph. The falls under the heading of "Give and take" If you are racing... or riding in very choppy water... a top loader will keep they pump loaded, and in turn, keep your top speeds higher than with a standard intake.
Think of it this way... if you put an off-road tire on your truck... you would expect it to hook up well at the drag strip.... would you??
As a general rule... on a sit-down ski, being run in a lake... I don't mess with it too much. If you are running in choppy conditions most of the time... a mild top-loader with a skat-trak "Swirl" impeller will help keep you moving.
Sponsons are up to you. Unless you are racing... they will take some of the "Fun" away from the ski. (won't let you slide and spin as easy)
brandon32689
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Okay I def don't want to take the fun away or lose any top speed I love to just go full throttle. So no advantages really over the grate either. I want to go fast and be able to turn fast and spin around and what not. What would be my best choice in a aftermarket impellor.
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